Two finalists for Hoboken superintendent in Q-and-A tomorrow

The search for the next Hoboken superintendent of schools has been pared down to two -- both assistant superintendents in nearby districts.

School board member James Farina, also the city clerk, said a search that started with 21 or 22 candidates has come down to Frank Romano of the Fort Lee school district and Gayle Griffin of the Newark school district.

The two hopefuls will take part in a question-and-answer session with residents tomorrow night in the Hoboken High School auditorium at 7 p.m. The school is located at the corner of Ninth and Clinton streets.

The search, which began in November, was conducted by the New Jersey School Boards Association. NJSBA search consultant Susan McCusker will moderate the session. Farina said the school board expects to vote on a new superintendent at next month's meeting.

Farina said Peter Carter, the interim superintendent who was named after Jack Raslowsky resigned in June, did not apply for the position.

Romano was an assistant superintendent in Tenafly and Millburn, and has also worked in the Ramsey school district, according to a resume found online.